CIPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe - IAPP-CIPP-E

Every day, we access, share, manage and transfer data across companies, continents and the globe. Knowing the ins and outs of data protection requirements gives you the information you need to stay ahead of breaches—and help you advance your career.

The Principles of Data Protection in Europe training covers the essential pan-European and national data protection laws, as well as industry-standard best practices for compliance with these laws. You’ll gain an understanding of the European model for privacy enforcement, key privacy terminology and practical concepts governing the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

The CIPP shows that you understand the laws, regulations and standards of privacy in your jurisdiction or discipline.

The CIPP is for you if you’re responsible for:

• Legal
• Compliance
• Information management
• Data governance
• Human Resources

Principles of Data Protection in Europe covers the essential pan-European and national data protection laws, as well as industry-standard best practices for corporate compliance with these laws. Those taking this course will gain an understanding of the European model for privacy enforcement, key privacy terminology and practical concepts concerning the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows.

The training is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s ANSIaccredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification program.

The examination blueprint indicates the minimum and maximum number of items that are included on the CIPP/E examination from the major areas of the Body of Knowledge. Questions may be asked from any of the listed topics under each area. You can use this blueprint to guide your preparation for the CIPP/E examination. For example, about 60% of the questions on the CIPP/E examination come from domain II.

EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION

MODULES

Module 1: Data Protection Laws

Introduces key European data protection laws and regulatory bodies, describing the evolution toward a harmonized legislative framework.

Module 2: Personal Data

Defines and differentiates between types of data, including personal, anonymous, pseudo-anonymous and special categories.

Module 3: Controllers and Processors

Describes the roles and relationships of controllers and processors.

Module 4: Processing Personal Data

Defines data processing and GDPR processing principles, explains the application of the GDPR and outlines the legitimate bases for processing personal data.

Module 5: Information Provision

Explains controller obligations for providing information about data processing activities to data subjects and supervisory authorities.

Module 6: Data Subjects’ Rights

Describes data subjects’ rights, applications of rights and controller and processor obligations.

Module 7: Security of Processing

Discusses considerations and duties of controllers and processors for ensuring security of personal data and providing notification of data breaches.

Module 8: Accountability

Investigates accountability requirements, including data protection management systems, data protection impact assessments, privacy policies and the role of the data protection officer.

Module 9: International Data Transfers

Outlines options and obligations for transferring data outside the European Economic Area, including adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards and derogations.

Module 10: Supervisions and Enforcement

Supervisions and Enforcement Describes the role, powers and procedures of supervisory authorities; the composition and tasks of the European Data Protection Board; the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor; and remedies, liabilities and penalties for non-compliance.

Module 11: Compliance

Discusses the applications of European data protection law, legal bases and compliance requirements for processing personal data in practice, including employers processing employee data, surveillance, direct marketing, Internet technology and communications and outsourcing.

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There are no prerequisites for this course.

The CIPP shows that you understand the laws, regulations and standards of privacy in your jurisdiction or discipline.

The CIPP is for you if you’re responsible for:

• Legal
• Compliance
• Information management
• Data governance
• Human Resources